OBSTELA 5 MG 10 Tablets

Obstela 5

The medicine Obstela 5 is a Farnesoid X-receptor agonist, a kind of medication used to treat primary biliary cirrhosis. Damage to the liver’s bile ducts is the cause of the autoimmune disorder primary biliary cholangitis, also known as primary biliary cirrhosis. Biliary cirrhosis is a disorder in which bile accumulates in the liver, resulting in organ damage.

Obstela 5 includes ‘Obeticholic acid,’ which improves liver function by lowering bile production and accumulation in the liver, boosting bile clearance from the liver, and reducing inflammation, so assisting in the treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis.

Take Obstela 5 precisely as prescribed. In certain instances, unpleasant symptoms such as stomach ache, fatigue, dizziness, constipation, and palpitations may develop. The majority of these side effects do not require medical intervention and will disappear with time. However, if you have these side effects frequently, you should visit your physician.

Before taking Obstela 5 if you are pregnant or nursing, you should consult your doctor. Obstela 5 should not be administered to children or adolescents. Obstela 5 might make you dizzy, so drive cautiously. It is uncertain whether alcohol interacts with Obstela 5; see your doctor if you have any concerns. To rule out any adverse effects, keep your doctor informed about your current health status and medications.

Obstela 5 is used to treat biliary cirrhosis in its primary form.

Medicinal Advantages

Obstela 5 is classified as a farnesoid X-receptor agonist, which is used to treat primary biliary cirrhosis and cholangitis. Obstela 5 assists in the treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis by enhancing liver function by reducing bile production, bile accumulation, and inflammation in the liver.

Use Instructions

You can take Obstela 5 with or without meals. Avoid chewing or crushing Obstela 5 Completely swallow the pill with a glass of water. Your physician will select the duration of your Obstela 5 treatment based on your medical situation.

Place in a cool, dry area out of direct sunlight.

Side effects

Stomach ache

Tiredness

Dizziness

Palpitations are a type of cardiac palpitation that (irregular or fast heartbeat)

Constipation

Thyroid hormone imbalance

Drug Recommendations

Do not use Obeticholic acid if you are allergic to any of its components or if you have a completely blocked biliary tract (liver, bile ducts, and gall bladder). Consult a physician if you have difficulty tolerating itchiness. Consult your physician before taking Obeticholic acid if you are pregnant or nursing. Obeticholic acid should never be administered to children or adolescents. Obeticholic acid might cause dizziness, therefore drive with caution. Inform your physician if you have or have had cirrhosis of the liver, as Obeticholic acid can be harmful to the liver. Consult a physician immediately if you have yellowing of the skin or eyes, black/tarry stools, dark urine, coughing up/vomiting blood, disorientation, slurred speech, mood changes, anxiety, or abdominal swelling.

Interactions Between Drugs

Drug interactions: obeticholic acid may interact with xanthine derivatives (theophylline), muscle relaxants (tizanidine), blood thinners (warfarin), and bile acid sequestrants (cholestyramine, colestipol, colesevelam).

There have been no drug-food interactions found or verified.

Interactions between Drugs and Diseases Obeticholic acid may interact with biliary blockage, liver dysfunction, and lipid disorders.

Safety Suggestions

ALCOHOL

It is uncertain if Obeticholic acid and alcohol interact. If you have any concerns, see your physician.

PREGNANCY

There is inadequate information on the usage of Obeticholic acid during pregnancy, therefore if you are pregnant, please see your doctor before using Obeticholic acid.

BREAST FEEDING

Consult your physician before to using Obeticholic acid; your physician will evaluate whether or not nursing mothers can take Obeticholic acid.

DRIVING

Obeticholic acid has no influence on one’s ability to drive. However, if you get vertigo, you should avoid driving.

LIVER

It may be necessary to adjust your liver dosage. If you have any concerns about this or if you have a liver condition, please consult a physician. Inform your doctor if you have or have had cirrhosis of the liver.

KIDNEY

Please consult a physician if you have any concerns about this or if you have renal impairment.

No habits formed

Advice on Diet and Lifestyle

Include in your diet bell peppers, citrus fruits, green vegetables, tomatoes, milk, fish, low-fat dairy, beans, nuts, lentils, tofu, and tempeh.

Consume a wholesome, balanced diet abundant in fruits and vegetables.

Avoid consuming high-fat, trans-fat, and processed meals.

The consumption of sugars, white bread, and white pasta should be avoided.

Nicotine and alcohol consumption should be avoided.

Recommendations

Regular blood tests to evaluate liver function should be performed.

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Concerns of Patients

Primary biliary cholangitis, commonly known as primary biliary cirrhosis, is an autoimmune disease that destroys the bile ducts of the liver. Bile ducts are tiny tubes that convey bile (digestive fluid) from the liver to the small intestine, where it facilitates absorption and the breakdown of lipids. Biliary cirrhosis is a disorder in which bile accumulates in the liver, resulting in organ damage.

FAQs

Obeticholic acid enhances liver function by decreasing bile production and buildup in the liver as well as inflammation.

Stop taking Obeticholic acid only after seeing your doctor. Continue taking Obeticholic acid for as long as prescribed to cure your condition adequately. If you experience any issues while using Obeticholic acid, do not hesitate to contact your physician.

As a side effect, obeticholic acid may induce constipation. If you suffer from constipation, consume plenty of fluids and meals high in fiber. If you develop severe constipation, visit your doctor.

Consult your physician before combining Obeticholic acid with bile acid-binding resins, since this may diminish the efficiency of Obeticholic acid. If needed, maintain a 4 to 6 hour interval between Obeticholic acid and bile acid-binding resins. Bile acid-binding resins are used to lower blood cholesterol levels.

The adverse effect of obeticholic acid is palpitation, or the sensation of the heart pounding, thumping, or fluttering. Consult your physician if your palpitations continue or if you become unwell if a slight fluctuation is not cause for alarm.